This Nostalgic Easter Candy Has Gone Viral and You Can Only Find It at One Place
A TikTok video filmed inside a Cracker Barrel has turned a little-known Easter candy into one of the most talked-about seasonal treats in the country.
The clip, featuring a retail associate named Debbie from the Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, location, has racked up more than 1.6 million views since March 19 — and it’s sending customers scrambling to find Lammes Candies sherbet mints before they sell out.
The timing tracks. Americans are expected to spend $3.5 billion on candy this Easter, with 92% of consumers planning to buy sweets, according to an annual survey by the National Retail Federation.
But these particular mints won’t show up at your local grocery store or Target.
What Makes Lammes Candies Sherbet Mints Different?
Lammes Candies was founded in 1878 before officially opening in 1885. The company’s sherbet mints are pastel, handmade mint wafers with a light, creamy, “melt-in-your-mouth” texture.
They’re hand-poured in Austin, Texas, in small batches — no two are alike.
Each pack contains two boxes with approximately 50 wafers each and is priced at $39.98. The mints carry a nostalgic flavor profile that many people associate with strong childhood memories.
“Cracker Barrel is known for nostalgic candy,” Debbie said in the viral TikTok video. “Finding these sherbet mints is a true treasure.”
In the clip, Debbie describes the mints, tries one and recommends them as a great Easter hosting item that “look beautiful on a plate.”
She’s a four-star employee, according to the stars visible on her apron — and fans in the comments want more of her.
“Anything debbie told me to buy i would,” one TikTok user commented.
Another wrote, “Debbie deserves a commission on all Lammes sherbert mints sold throughout Cracker Barrel for this ad,” while others joked that she should be the first five-star employee in Cracker Barrel history.
Why This Easter Candy Went Viral Now
Cracker Barrel is the only national retailer that carries Lammes Candies sherbet mints. The chain has stocked them as a seasonal item since 2007, typically around Easter and Christmas.
So why the sudden frenzy? A Cracker Barrel representative told People the company didn’t plan for this moment.
“While we didn’t anticipate the recent social content highlighting them going viral, it’s been fun to see the passion and nostalgia people have for something that’s been part of the Cracker Barrel experience for so long,” the representative said.
“We believe the viral moment really boils down to nostalgia and discovery,” they added. “Many guests didn’t realize these mints were something they could still find today, and Cracker Barrel is often a place where people expect (and love) those timeless, comforting finds.”
Since the video gained traction, Cracker Barrel has seen increased guest excitement, in-store inquiries and overall sales of the mints.
Customers have been hunting the mints down on social media and even visiting the Mt. Juliet store specifically to meet Debbie.
Where to Buy Lammes Candies Sherbet Mints
The mints are available at Cracker Barrel shops nationwide, but only for a limited time while supplies last.
They’re also sold at Lammes Candies’ two brick-and-mortar shops in Austin, Texas. Shoppers outside the area can order through Lammes Candies’ website.
Given the surge in demand since Debbie’s video took off, anyone looking to grab a pack before Easter may want to move quickly.
This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.
